Post at least one thought or idea to add to our cell phone policy draft. Like, respond, or add on to any of your peers comments and posts. by Melody Schad

mschad3 — 2025-04-16 14:18:59 UTC

I think we should have designated 'phone zones' in common areas where students can use phones during breaks. This could help reduce classroom distractions while still acknowledging that phones are part of our daily lives. It's a balanced approach that respects both learning and technology.

2025-04-16 15:07:16 UTC

phones should be expected to be out of sight until work is complete and device usage is permitted by the teacher. if students push back the teacher should be allowed to take it until the end of the period.

amedford7670 — 2025-04-16 19:59:27 UTC

I think during the first five minutes of class you should be able to use your phone for that amount of time and when the lecture/activity starts that the teacher has planned, you must put it up either in a designated spot that the teacher has for phones or in your bag and when the lecture/activity is over, you should be allowed to have it out and all for individual work time.

2025-04-17 18:34:01 UTC

New cell phone policies don't have to be TOO strict. For example, my main focus is for only misbehaving kids to use the cell phone stations to a certain extent.

2025-04-17 23:40:07 UTC

I believe that phones should not be used when there is work in the class but it should be an option at the teachers discretion and should be fully allowed once class work is completed.

2025-04-23 16:00:16 UTC

I think that phone use should be up to the teacher with if they allow headphones, it to be out in general ETC. But the exception should be that if you don't get your work done because of your phone then it should be your responsibility to get it done on your own time or if it was due at the end of class the grade you got is on you. If teachers don't want the phones out then I think they should be able to take them up.